Can you love me

register for knight-ship

New school year didn't bother me anymore. Because as my reputation precedes me I was the cold b***h of the academy. I had to be. I could not afford to make friends. My parents came to meet me once in a while but besides them, Luca was the only person who knew my secret and still agreed to train me.

Had it not been for him, I would have killed myself.

As I walk in the cafeteria in my intimidating black attire, I saw students move away. I tried to feel all honoured and powerful but all I felt was lonely. I went and sat down in my usual place and no one dared sit near me. I was an outcast in my own way. New boys always tried flirting with me but soon enough they realised or heard the rumours about me and I am left alone, again.

One would think I must have grown habitual now. No, not really. You can't really grow habitual of bad things.

My eyes looked at the tables filled with a group of students laughing and talking together. Not in a mood to feel hurt and sad again, I used music to block out the world.

"Senior students are requested to gather in the armoury for Silver Knight registration after lunch." The announcement boomed in the cafeteria and I felt excited.

Luca said that I was apt for this knightship and also I wanted to be away from human life as much as possible. My steps quickened after I heard the announcement and I reached the armoury before anyone else.

I pretended to be strong but I was really not. Physically maybe, but emotionally I was weak. My facade kept everyone believing that I didn't give a s**t about the world. Only if they knew what I could do , they would know that I was not worth living.

I picked up a sword, to drive away the sad thoughts from my head and started practising. I didn't bother taking a bath after my test with Luca. Another reason to keep people away. Slowly people started filling in but the crowd gathered in a way that my corner was left just to me. They feared my cold harsh demeanour and I liked to keep it that way.

Over the passing time, I have perfect a disgusted glare that made me look superior to all others.

"As you all know we are gathered here for the position of Silver Knight. Do you know what it is?" Luca asked like a true teacher.

Few students raised their hands and Luca pointed to one of them.

"A Silver Knight is the one raised not only as a warrior but also as a magician.They are trained with both weapons and magic to fight evil. Seven Silver Knights make a group called, Reseius." The girl spoke like a scholar.

Luca nodded with an approving smile and nod.

"Today all who desire to be the part of the group can register for the trials and training but in the finals only seven will be chosen for the Knightship," Luca explained further.

Almost all the senior class was busy filling the form. I was already done with it so I submitted my form and was about to leave with our school's Principal Mr Bradshaw Benetton . He was an Elite magician himself but no warrior. I think even a knife can scare this old man.

He was in his late sixties and yet managed to shout like a sports coach.

"There are certain change in rules this year Mr Esilton ." His voice boomed in the hall and everyone except me was in attention.

"Rebel as always Ms Curtin." He spotted me leaning on a table looking disinterested in his announcement.

"Interfering as always Sir." I retorted and his face scrunched in anger.

"Sir, what are the new rules?" Brendon came to my rescue and shifted old man's attention.

Apparently, we were not a fan of each other since I joined this place. I sometimes think that this man might know about my cursed life.

"We will be training in teams. Sometimes it happens that a person is a good magician but not a warrior and sometimes it is the opposite. So there will be two teams under two leaders. The one good with magic will be trained by a skilled warrior and team with good warrior skills with a sorcerer as the trainer." He explained his utterly bullshit concept.

Did he know that we will choose only seven after all his crap?

"This is a great plan, Sir." Luca obliged him with a lie.

"Indeed it is. And I have already chosen a leader for warriors." This time, he gave me a look of challenge.

Only if he was a f*****g monster, I would have killed him right here.

"But Sir, Annalise is our best." One of the students surprised me by taking my side.

She was small in size, not even made for this war s**t but her eyes blazed with fire and that got immediate respect from me.

"She is not made to be a leader, she is bossy, impulsive, overconfident and not friendly to work in a team." One of the boys from the crowd said and I gave him my signature cold glare making him cower.

"I don't give a s**t who the leader is, can we just be done with this?" I said rather dryly and few snickered at my tone.

"Jayden Wallace, you can come in now." He ordered and in walked a tall boy.

I have heard about Jayden, the unbeatable warrior, son of some high-class people, top of his class and etc , etc. But no one told me that he was this good looking. I have always been kind of unaffected by the good-look charm unlike other girls. But this time my whole body had the goosebumps and my heart rate doubled.

This was not a hormonal reaction, I knew it. As my senses returned to the commotion in front of me, everyone busy greeting Jayden. His eyes found me and he smiled.

Was he the one?